Neurosciences
Stimulating hypothalamus restores walking in paralyzed patients
Research
EPFL
The discovery that an unexpected brain region is crucial for walking recovery in mice with spinal cord injuries has led a deep brain stimulation therapy in humans. The approach restored enough leg control in two individuals with partial spinal injuries to walk unaided and even climb stairs.
Brain stimulation effectiveness tied to learning ability, not age
Research
EPFL
A study from EPFL reveals that the effectiveness of brain stimulation on motor skills is determined by an individual's learning ability rather than age, highlighting the need for a more personalized approach to neurorehabilitation.
“We should take a more relaxed approach to sleep”
Research
ETH Zurich
Sleep problems have become a widespread issue. In a new popular science book and in an interview with ETH News, ETH sleep researcher Caroline Lustenberger describes the do’s (and don’ts) for when you can’t get to sleep.
Eight SNSF Starting Grants for ETH researchers
Research
ETH Zurich
Four women and four men successfully applied for Starting Grants from the Swiss National Science Foundation via ETH Zurich.
Behavioural analysis in mice: more precise results despite fewer animals
Research
ETH Zurich
Researchers at ETH Zurich are utilising artificial intelligence to analyse the behaviour of laboratory mice more efficiently and reduce the number of animals in experiments.
Neurotechnology boosts memory without surgery
Research
EPFL
EPFL researchers have combined virtual reality, non-invasive brain stimulation and advanced brain imaging techniques to improve spatial navigation in healthy participants. The study is a first step in addressing dementia in an aging population without medication or surgery.
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